Miyuki: Zzzzz. *finally wakes up*Hey, would you look at that! I did the last chapter while being completely asleep.
Athylia: *giggles*
Link: *Sweatdrops*
Zelda: Ummm…
Miyuki: Why do you all hate me so?
Athylia: I don't hate you!
Miyuki: Great….
Brett: Miyuki-tono does not own the Legend of Zelda and is not associated with the official series.
"I've always wanted to meet the Princess! I'm so happy!" Athylia squeaked. Within minutes, they were riding into the great city of Hyrule.
Link rode through the bustling city, ignoring the tempting aroma of fresh food and baking pastries. He rode past the guards that tried to stop him, and after tying Epona safely to some post, he ran straight to where he knew he could find Zelda; on her balcony. He grabbed some rope that was left carelessly on the ground. Turning to the right, he bolted to the extension of her room. He tossed the rope onto the fancy railing, secured the knot, and began climbing the three stories. Athylia was trying her best to keep up. At last, he reached the top of her balcony. Reaching up, he grabbed the railing and flung himself over before helping Athylia. He knocked on the glass door. Zelda looked up, then rushed over to open the golden lock. "Link! You came!" she exclaimed, embracing him in a wholehearted hug.
"Why wouldn't I?" Link asked; a sheepish and silly grin plastered on his face. It was very clear he was enjoying this.
"Link, there have been strange stirrings in the East." She said, finally releasing the hug and pointing over to a patch of normal looking land. "At first, the letters of distress come flooding in, but they all stop at once, though there no signs of the problem being solved. I can't help but feel something's going on around that area."
"So you want me to go check it out for you?" He asked, looking very heroic and serious. Zelda nodded.
"The guards will not let me leave Castle Town without protection, but this is private business that I don't want my guards to know about."
Link smiled again. "Sure thing Princess. I'll come tell you what's up as soon as I get back."
"Thank you so much Link…" Zelda leaned towards him….
"Anything for you Zelda…."Link leaned towards her….
"Can I come too?" Athylia asked in her usual voice, completely ruining the romantic moment. Zelda looked up and noticed the kid for the first time.
"Aren't you the cutest thing ever!" the ruler of Hyrule exclaimed. She went over to squish Athylia.
"Link? Can I come! Can I? Can I?" Athylia kept asking, eyes shining.
"Well…." He trailed off.
"What's the harm, Link? Surely a warrior such as yourself won't have problem with such an adorable child." Zelda asked, smiling sweetly.
"It's not that I'm worried about that but…."
"Then what ARE you worried about!" Athylia chirped.
"Well, you have to be home, you left without telling you parents, you're not dressed appropriately, you look about 10, you might not have enough experience, you don't have either a sword or shield, Epona doesn't like you much, you'll need supplies that I don't have extra of, you probably don't know much about fighting monsters, and I have no idea what's going on in those villages, so you might not be safe." Link belted out at her. Each reason changed Athylia's face from excitement to determination.
"I don't have to be home cuz I don't have anything to look after except dust bunnies, I don't have parents anymore, I have clothes at home that will be suitable, I'm sure I can dig up the right supplies, I'm almost 11, I can find a shield and sword somewhere in my house I'm sure, I saved Epona from the blue goblin things, Epona is only scared because I accidentally cut her mane, I'm the one who got the things off you when you were unconscious on the ground, and if I die because it's not safe, I've got nothing to lose anymore! Now can I come?"
Link sighed heavily. 'She combated every reason I had.' "I guess…" Athylia started sending sparkles to every corner of the room, squealing with excitement. 'Hyper kid. I can't believe I'm taking her on a quest, but I don't have a reason not to.' "Okay, let's go back to your house and get all your stuff." Link pointed to the balcony "That way." Athylia hastily bounced over to the balcony and hopped the railing. The two remaining in the room heard the thump of a kid falling 3 stories. Link winced. 'She could've used the rope.'
"I'm okay!" A muffled voice said.
"I wish you good luck taking care of her." Zelda said.
"Uh… thanks, I'm gonna need it…probably."
"Thank you for doing this. I'm sorry, I really am, but the security's been tight around here. It's because-well it's just a rumour-but someone said a few letters were written in blood." Zelda's face was the purest example of guilt and worry. 'Written in blood?' The very thought sent shivers down his spine.
Link couldn't help but smile for her reassurance. "It'll be fine, Princess. I make sure of it. And then I'll come back and say 'It's okay.'"
"It might be dangerous ahead. Here, take this." Zelda took one of her necklaces off and held it out towards him. Hesitantly, Link took it. [DAN NA NA NAAAAAA! You got: Zelda's Lucky Necklace!]
"Thanks. I'm sure it'll be helpful." He began to head for the window.
"LINK!" Zelda cried. He turned to her, looking shocked. Zelda ran up and held him as if he would disappear any second. "U-um...promise me you'll come back safe."
Link squeezed her back. "I promise." he stated. He patted her head before disappearing below.
Miyuki: Okay, I absolutely promise it will be more actiony soon. PROMISE! So, to entertain you till then, I have talked these guys into caramel dancing for you.
Athylia: *dancing* THIS IS FUN!
Link: …...
Zelda: *dancing*C'mon Link! It's not that bad.
Link: *perks up and starts dancing to please Zelda*
Miyuki: *ROFLMFAO* BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
